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Tourism in Atlanta

Tourism in Atlanta

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See also: Museums in Atlanta, Arts in Atlanta, Parks in Atlanta, and Cuisine of Atlanta

As of 2010, Atlanta is the seventh-most visited city in the United States, with over 35 million visitors per year.[1] The city was the 12th most popular destination for overseas visitors, who numbered 712,000 in total (2010).[2]

Beluga Whales at the Georgia Aquarium

Atlanta's premier tourist attraction is the world's largest aquarium, the Georgia Aquarium, located a 20-acre (81,000 m2) site at Pemberton Place that is also home to the World of Coca-Cola and within walking distance of Centennial Olympic Park, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena, the CNN Center and other downtown Atlanta tourist attractions.

The Jackson Street Bridge in Old Fourth Ward is one of Atlanta's most iconic landmarks and a highly popular photo destination for tourists due to the city's downtown skyline and major highways in the background.[3][4]

Atlanta also attracts visitors with its performing arts venues, museums and historical sites, parks, cuisine, and its many festivals and events.

Sites of interest to tourists

References

  1. [1]
    Murray, Valaer. "List: America's Most-Visited Cities". Forbes.
  2. [2]
    Office of Travel and Tourism Industries, "Overseas Visitation Estimates for U.S. States, Cities and Census Regions: 2010"
  3. [3]
    "Jackson Street Bridge - Engagement Photos in Atlanta".
  4. [4]
    "Jackson Street Bridge in Atlanta: A Complete Guide". 2 December 2019.
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